pharmaceutical assistance — find assistance by type

Cancer is an expensive illness, and it is often a challenge to keep up with the additional costs you may experience after being diagnosed. Check with the organizations below to see if financial assistance is currently available and about the types of assistance that they offer.

You should also discuss financial concerns with your health care team (doctor, nurse, social worker) and billing department/business office of your medical facility to see if any other assistance is available.

national organizations

Focuses on cancer research, education and advocacy. ACS also provides patient and family services, which vary by locality, and referrals for financial assistance. Some local offices may provide transportation assistance, temporary lodging through Hope Lodges, wigs, or prescription assistance. Call to find a chapter location in your area.

Answers questions from patients, their friends and family members, and patient advocates about treatments for cancer and other conditions. The program also provides information on gaining access to drugs in development.

National nonprofit organization that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones and the bereaved. CancerCare's programs - including counseling, education, and practical help - are provided by professional oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. CancerCare also provides limited financial grants to eligible individuals and families for transportation, home care, child care and pain medication. Assistance is also provided for breast cancer patients who need help with the costs of oral medications and lymphedema supplies.

A nonprofit organization that works to make experimental cancer drugs available on a "compassionate access" basis. Compassionate access is a way for people with life-threatening illnesses who have already tried every available treatment to use promising new drugs while they are still being tested. People in this situation often join a clinical trial, which is the official route to using medications before they are approved by the FDA.

Matches patients to programs offering free or low-cost prescription medicines. Through its toll-free number and website, PPARX offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.

A patient assistance program that provides affordable medicines for those who qualify financially. Provides 90-day supplies of prescription medications for $20, $30, or $40, regardless of the number of pills your doctor prescribes per day. Help is available to people regardless of age or whether they use another discount medicine program or patient assistance program.

Helps legal U.S. residents who are not eligible for Medicare, do not have drug coverage, and are within certain income levels to save approximately 25% to 40% on brand-name and generic prescription drugs.

Operated by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), Be the Match serves patients in need of a life-saving bone marrow or cord blood cell transplant. Funds are available for co-payments and insurance premiums, unrelated donor searches, and out-of-pocket expenses, such as lodging, food and transportation, following a transplant. Grant applications are only accepted through qualified NMDP-affiliated center personnel.

Provides co-payment assistance for pharmaceutical products to insured individuals who are covered by private insurance, an employer-sponsored health plan, Medicare Part D, or Medicare Advantage. Household income must be at or within 400% of the U.S. poverty guidelines for people residing and getting treatment in the United States or its territories. Must be a U.S. citizen or valid resident alien. Covered conditions may change. Call or consult the website for updated information.

Provides co-payment assistance for pharmaceutical products to insured individuals who are covered by private insurance, an employer-sponsored health plan, Medicare Part D, or Medicare Advantage. Household income must be at or within 400% of the U.S. poverty guidelines for people residing and getting treatment in the United States or its territories. Must be a U.S. citizen or valid resident alien. Covered conditions may change. Call or consult the website for updated information.

Operated by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), Be the Match serves patients in need of a life-saving bone marrow or cord blood cell transplant. Funds are available for co-payments and insurance premiums, unrelated donor searches, and out-of-pocket expenses, such as lodging, food and transportation, following a transplant. Grant applications are only accepted through qualified NMDP-affiliated center personnel.

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma.

Helps patients meet their health insurance, Medicare Part B or D, Medicare Supplement, or Medicare Advantage premiums or co-payment obligations. Household income must be at or within 500% of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines as adjusted by the cost of living index for people living in the United States and Puerto Rico. Check website for a list of covered diagnoses. To apply or obtain more information about the Co-Pay Assistance Program, please call 1-877-557-2672 to speak with a Co-Pay Specialist who will provide personalized service through the application process. You may also email your request for a Co-Pay Specialist to contact you regarding the program at copay@lls.org.

Provides co-payment assistance for pharmaceutical products to insured individuals who are covered by private insurance, an employer-sponsored health plan, Medicare Part D, or Medicare Advantage. Household income must be at or within 400% of the U.S. poverty guidelines for people residing and getting treatment in the United States or its territories. Must be a U.S. citizen or valid resident alien. Covered conditions may change. Call or consult the website for updated information.

Operated by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), Be the Match serves patients in need of a life-saving bone marrow or cord blood cell transplant. Funds are available for co-payments and insurance premiums, unrelated donor searches, and out-of-pocket expenses, such as lodging, food and transportation, following a transplant. Grant applications are only accepted through qualified NMDP-affiliated center personnel.

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma.

Helps patients meet their health insurance, Medicare Part B or D, Medicare Supplement, or Medicare Advantage premiums or co-payment obligations. Household income must be at or within 500% of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines as adjusted by the cost of living index for people living in the United States and Puerto Rico. Check website for a list of covered diagnoses. To apply or obtain more information about the Co-Pay Assistance Program, please call 1-877-557-2672 to speak with a Co-Pay Specialist who will provide personalized service through the application process. You may also email your request for a Co-Pay Specialist to contact you regarding the program at copay@lls.org.

Operated by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), Be the Match serves patients in need of a life-saving bone marrow or cord blood cell transplant. Funds are available for co-payments and insurance premiums, unrelated donor searches, and out-of-pocket expenses, such as lodging, food and transportation, following a transplant. Grant applications are only accepted through qualified NMDP-affiliated center personnel.

Provides co-payment assistance for pharmaceutical products to insured individuals who are covered by private insurance, an employer-sponsored health plan, Medicare Part D, or Medicare Advantage. Household income must be at or within 400% of the U.S. poverty guidelines for people residing and getting treatment in the United States or its territories. Must be a U.S. citizen or valid resident alien. Covered conditions may change. Call or consult the website for updated information.

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma.

Helps patients meet their health insurance, Medicare Part B or D, Medicare Supplement, or Medicare Advantage premiums or co-payment obligations. Household income must be at or within 500% of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines as adjusted by the cost of living index for people living in the United States and Puerto Rico. Check website for a list of covered diagnoses. To apply or obtain more information about the Co-Pay Assistance Program, please call 1-877-557-2672 to speak with a Co-Pay Specialist who will provide personalized service through the application process. You may also email your request for a Co-Pay Specialist to contact you regarding the program at copay@lls.org.

Provides co-payment assistance for pharmaceutical products to insured individuals who are covered by private insurance, an employer-sponsored health plan, Medicare Part D, or Medicare Advantage. Household income must be at or within 400% of the U.S. poverty guidelines for people residing and getting treatment in the United States or its territories. Must be a U.S. citizen or valid resident alien. Covered conditions may change. Call or consult the website for updated information.

Offers financial assistance to people with cancer in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities who are going through cancer treatment. The foundation helps patients find and pay for medical treatment.

Provides information and referral to community resources in English and Spanish, support groups, in-home support, psychotherapy, emergency financial support, and wellness workshops. The East Bay Breast Cancer Emergency Fund provides financial support of up to $600 to low income women who are actively in treatment for breast cancer and living in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. The Lindy Fund provides financial support of up to $600 to low income individuals who are actively in treatment for all types of cancer (except breast) and living in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. All referrals must be made by a social worker where patient receives treatment.

Provides several programs for people with breast cancer living in Orange County. Monthly grants are available to help with prescription costs, rent, child care, food, utilities, transportation, co-payments, and hospice care. This organization also provides a scholarship for students who have a mother affected by breast cancer.

Provides emotional and financial assistance to uninsured and underinsured breast cancer patients who live in or receive treatment in Santa Clarita Valley. Assistance is granted to cover co-payments, insurance premiums, pharmacy expenses, and some medical expenses.

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. The society also offers financial reimbursement for some medications, transportation and procedures for those in need. It also offers financial support towards the cost of co-pays for prescription drugs and/or insurance premiums through its Co-Pay Assistance Program. They award grants in the amount of $150 a year for patients in need.

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. The society also offers financial reimbursement for some medications, transportation and procedures for those in need. It also offers financial support towards the cost of co-pays for prescription drugs and/or insurance premiums through its Co-Pay Assistance Program. They award grants in the amount of $150 a year for patients in need.

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. The society also offers financial reimbursement for some medications, transportation and procedures for those in need. It also offers financial support towards the cost of co-pays for prescription drugs and/or insurance premiums through its Co-Pay Assistance Program. They award grants in the amount of $150 a year for patients in need.

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS offers a variety of services and programs in support of the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Contact your local chapter to find out about possible sources of financial assistance, support services, educational programs and more. Find your chapter by calling 800-955-4572 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time or by visiting www.LLS.org/chapterfind

Provides free prostate cancer treatment to Californian men with little or no health insurance. The program also helps prostate cancer patients find a doctor or hospital where they can receive treatment, and provides counseling to prostate cancer patients and their families.